Cable Insertion Guide With Elastic Locking for Clamp-Free Connectors
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing connector manufacturing processes require a cable clamp to secure the cable during crimping, increasing installation steps and reducing efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A cable insertion device comprising a first block, a second block, a third block, and a locking component with elastic cantilevers that guide and secure the cable into a connector housing, eliminating the need for a cable clamp.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a cable clamp is used to secure the cable during crimping, then the cable remains stationary, but the installation steps increase and manufacturing efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the cable clamp function with the connector housing into a single integrated structure. The housing itself incorporates clamping features that secure the cable during crimping, eliminating the need for a separate cable clamp component. This merging of functions reduces the number of parts and installation steps while maintaining cable stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector housing is designed to perform multiple functions: it provides structural support, guides cable insertion, and simultaneously secures the cable through integrated clamping features. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for dedicated cable clamp components, reducing assembly complexity and improving manufacturing efficiency.
2Reliability
If a cable clamp is used to secure the cable, then the cable remains stationary during crimping, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the cable clamp functionality into the connector housing structure. The housing incorporates integrated clamping features that secure the cable without requiring a separate clamp component. This reduces device complexity by eliminating additional parts while maintaining cable stability during crimping.
3Reliability
If a cable clamp is used to secure the cable, then the cable remains stationary during crimping, but the installation steps increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the cable clamp function with the connector housing into a single integrated structure. The housing itself incorporates clamping features that secure the cable during crimping, eliminating the need for a separate cable clamp component. This merging of functions reduces the number of parts and installation steps while maintaining cable stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector housing is pre-designed with integrated cable securing features built into its structure. This preliminary design allows the cable to be secured automatically as part of the housing assembly, eliminating the need for separate cable clamp installation steps and reducing overall installation time.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The device prevents the cable from being pulled out of the connector housing, reducing manufacturing steps and improving efficiency by securing the cable without the need for a separate clamp.
Implementation Method 1
the locking component comprises a row of elastic cantilevers corresponding to the row of slots, the elastic cantilever extends into the slot and is adapted to rest against the cable inserted into the cable hole
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AI summary
The present invention discloses a cable insertion device and a connector manufacturing device. The cable insertion device comprises of: a first block (1) having opposite top and bottom surfaces in a vertical direction (Z) and opposite front and rear sides in a first horizontal direction (X); a second block (2) which is assembled onto the top of the first block (1) and its bottom surface is against the top surface of the first block (1); a third block (3) which is assembled onto the front side of the first block (1); and a locking component (4) which is clamped between the first block (1) and the third block (3). A row of slots (11) is formed on the top surface of the first block (1), a row of upper semicircular holes (21) corresponding to the row of slots (11) is formed on the bottom surface of the second block (2), and a row of lower semicircular holes (31) corresponding to the row of slots (11) is formed on the top surface of the third block (3). The upper semicircular hole (21) and the lower semicircular hole (31) are combined into a guide hole (101) for guiding a cable (6) into a cable hole (51) of a connector housing (5). The locking component (4) comprises a row of elastic cantilevers (41) corresponding to the row of slots (11), the elastic cantilever (41) extends into the slot (11) and is adapted to rest against the cable (6) inserted into the cable hole (51) to prevent the inserted cable (6) from being pulled out of the cable hole (51) of the connector housing (5). Therefore, the present invention does not need to provide a cable clamp, which reduces the manufacturing steps of the connector and improves the manufacturing efficiency of the connector.